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Key advantages for foreign founders.
EMI & Fintech Licensing Hub
Bank of Lithuania is Europe’s fastest EMI/PI license issuer. 100+ licensed fintechs.
15% CIT — EU’s Lowest Tier
15% standard rate. 5% for small companies under €300K revenue and <10 employees.
EU & Eurozone Member
Full EU single market access. Euro currency. Schengen area.
Fast Company Formation
UAB registration in 3–7 days. Fully digital process via Register of Legal Entities.
Competitive Operating Costs
Among the lowest in the EU for office space, talent, and services. Strong IT talent pool.
Regulatory Sandbox
Bank of Lithuania’s regulatory sandbox for fintech innovation testing.
How Lithuania Compares
Side-by-side with Europe’s top jurisdictions.
| Jurisdiction | CIT | Min Capital | Formation | Foreign Own. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 25% | None | 1–2 days | 100% | Global credibility, fintech |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 0% / 22% | €2,500 | 1–3 days | 100% | e-Residency, digital nomads |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 19–25.8% | €0.01 | 1–2 weeks | 100% | EU HQ, holding structures |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 15% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | IP box, shipping, low CIT |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 5% eff. | €1,165 | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Gaming, crypto, 5% tax |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 11.9–21% | CHF 20K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Wealth mgmt, pharma, luxury |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 12.5% | None | 3–5 days | 100% | Tech HQs, IP, pharma |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 21% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | NHR tax, golden visa, D7 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 24.94% | €12K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Funds, SOPARFI holdings |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 15% | €2,500 | 3–7 days | 100% | EMI/fintech licensing, low cost |
Comparing EU options? Browse Europe’s best jurisdictions for company formation, or 40+ jurisdictions compared worldwide.
Entity Types Available
Choose the right structure for Lithuania.
UAB (Private Limited)
Most popular. 1+ shareholder. €2,500 min capital. Fast digital registration. Suitable for all sectors.
- Registrų Centras filing
- Articles of Association
- VMI tax registration
- Registered address Vilnius
- SODRA social insurance
- Bank account introduction
AB (Public Limited)
For capital markets. €25,000 min capital. Board required. Can list on Nasdaq Vilnius.
- Registrų Centras
- Board setup
- Tax registration
- Registered address
- Bank account introduction
How It Works
Our managed formation process.
Notarization & documents
Articles of Association notarized. Director and shareholder consents prepared. Capital deposit.
Registrų Centras filing
Digital registration with the Register of Legal Entities. Company code issued.
VMI tax registration
Tax registration with State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). VAT registration if applicable.
SODRA social insurance
Employer registration with State Social Insurance Fund Board (SODRA) if hiring.
Bank account & operations
Introduction to Swedbank, SEB, Revolut Lithuania, or fintech banks. EUR SEPA accounts.
What’s Included
Formation Package
- ✓ Company registration & certificate
- ✓ Articles / founding documents
- ✓ Tax registration
- ✓ Registered address (1st year)
- ✓ Bank account introduction
- ✓ Compliance documentation
Documents You Receive
- 📄 Certificate of Incorporation
- 📄 Tax registration certificate
- 📄 Articles of Association
- 📄 Director & shareholder register
- 📄 Corporate seal (where applicable)
- 📄 Bank account confirmation
Tax Overview
Lithuania’s tax framework.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Income Tax | 15% | Standard rate |
| Small Company Rate | 5% | Revenue under €300K and <10 employees |
| VAT (PVM) | 21% | Standard. 9% and 5% reduced rates |
| Dividend WHT | 15% | On dividends to non-residents; reduced under treaties and EU directive |
| Employer Social Tax | 1.77% | Employer’s SODRA contribution (employee pays additional) |
| R&D Incentive | 300% deduction | Triple deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure |
Cost & Timeline Breakdown
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
| Item | Cost (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Notarization | Included | 1–2 days |
| Articles of Association | Included | Included |
| Registrų Centras filing | Included | 2–3 days |
| VMI tax registration | Included | 2–3 days |
| Registered address (1 yr) | Included | Same day |
| Bank account introduction | Included | 3–5 days |
| Total Package | From $2,500 | 3–7 days |
All prices fixed — no hourly billing.
Speak with a Lithuania Specialist
Our team will guide you through the optimal structure.
What Our Clients Say
Founders who registered through Sovera Global.
“Lithuania was the obvious choice for our EMI license. Bank of Lithuania processed our application efficiently. Sovera handled the UAB formation and VMI registration.”
“15% CIT and EU access at €2,500 formation cost. Hard to beat. Sovera had our UAB operational in under two weeks.”
Official Resources
Government agencies for company registration in Lithuania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bank of Lithuania issues EMI and PI licenses faster than any other EU regulator. 100+ licensed fintechs operate from Vilnius.
15% standard. 5% for small companies (revenue under €300K, fewer than 10 employees).
UAB: €2,500. AB: €25,000.
Yes. No restrictions on foreign ownership.
UAB: 3–7 days including notarization, Registrų Centras, and tax registration.
Yes. Full EU and Eurozone member. Schengen area. Euro currency.
No. Foreign directors are permitted.
300% (triple) deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure. One of the most generous in the EU.
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